What factors explain the much higher diabetes prevalence in Russia compared with Norway? Major sex differences in the contribution of adiposity

Introduction Compared with many other countries Russia has a high prevalence of diabetes in men and women. However, contrary to what is found in most other populations, the risk is greater among women than men. The reasons for this are unclear.Research design and methods Prevalence and risk factors...

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Main Authors: Sarah Wild, Anne Elise Eggen, Alexander V Kudryavtsev, David A Leon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/9/1/e002021.full